About us
Completely renovated in 2022 and now a part of Gray Collection, The Metcalfe Hotel wishes to revolutionize Ottawa’s hospitality scene by offering an upscale experience to local and international travellers. Representing the perfect balance between modern design and historical architecture, the hotel is full of natural light with our 5-story atrium. Spend some time in our living room, located in the centre of the hotel, with bookshelves filled with a carefully curated selection of books, a café and bar area, and as well as meeting spaces. Le Cocotte Bistro, the hotel’s restaurant, offers refined dishes that are perfect for a quick lunch or a dinner with friends.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Health club
- Bus
- Taxi
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McKay Boardroom | 272 sq. ft. 17 x 16 sq. ft. | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - |
Booth Meeting Room | 360 sq. ft. 24 x 15 sq. ft. | - | 32 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 18 |
Bronson Meeting Room | 600 sq. ft. 30 x 20 sq. ft. | - | 40 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 22 | 24 |
Edwards Meeting Room | 1,277 sq. ft. 45.5 x 25.5 sq. ft. | - | 90 | 35 | 56 | 90 | 48 | 35 | 35 |
Champlain Room | 570 sq. ft. 30 x 19 sq. ft. | - | 32 | 21 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Cartier Room | 733 sq. ft. 36.5 x 20.1 sq. ft. | - | 32 | 21 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 18 |
Sir Guy Carleton | 3,674 sq. ft. 75.4 x 48.8 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN OTTAWA Located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa, The Metcalfe Hotel offers exclusive and custom-made stays that combine urban sophistication and comfortable luxury. Established in a historical building close to Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill, The Metcalfe Hotel is an architectural treasure that represents Ottawa’s refinement and elegance. We offer a welcoming experience worthy of the world’s greatest boutique hotels to travellers, business people, and families. Our only goal is to offer an incomparable local experience to all our guests with our welcoming and kind staff. In town for business, for outdoor activities, for a festival to enjoy the gastronomy or simply to discover Ottawa, we have everything to make your stay memorable.
The Metcalfe Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
limited use of single use plastics
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
hourly cleaning
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Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
alewicki@themetcalfehotel.com
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